Manual

Quality Management Manual
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Revision History
Rev. DCN# Reason for Change Effective Date

1.0 0002 Initial Release 9/11/06
2.0 0067 Rewrite for ISO 9001:2008 6/9/11
3.0 0112 Update of Procedures after ISO Internal Audit 8/19/2011
Update Appendix A and minor edits from Internal Audit system
4.0 0117 8/24/2011
changes
5.0 0121 Update Appendix A, Org Chart and added back exemption 7.5.1 9/7/2011
6.0 0139 Update Organizational Chart 10/04/11
7.0 0159 Correct Numbering and add triggers for failure to meet goals 1/9/12
8.0 0165 Updated Approvers List 5/23/2012
9.0 0211 Added ISO 14001 requirements for an integrated system 9/22/2014
10.0 0265 The scope of the IMS was changed 10/28/14
11.0 0269 Correcting the numbering after integration changes 11/6/2014
12.0 0320 Total rewrite for AS 9100rev D-Removal of EMS requirements 05/31/2017
13.0 0387 Updated after annual document review 03/14/18
Approvers
Owner Kelsey Mehlhorn Dept/Function Director of Quality
Approver Jon Gehm Dept/Function VP of Operations
Approver Carole Reed Dept/Function Director of Finance
Approver Vacant Dept/Function VP of Engineering
Approver Bob Abrams Dept/Function VP of Sales
Approver Lynn Reed Dept/Function President
Approver Dept/Function
Other
Distribution Documents
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Table of Contents
Revision History ......................................................................................................................... 1
Approvers .................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Purpose .............................................................................................................. 7
1.3 Applicability of ISO 9001/AS 9001 ...................................................................... 7
1.4 Mission ............................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Core Values: ....................................................................................................... 8
1.6 Strategic Direction............................................................................................... 8
1.7 Terms & Definitions ............................................................................................. 9
2.0 Responsibility ................................................................................................................11
3.0 Reference......................................................................................................................11
4.1 Context of the organization ............................................................................................11
4.2 Understanding the Organization and its Context ................................................11
4.3 Understanding the needs and expectations of Interested Parities ......................12
4.4 Determining the Scope of the Quality Management System...............................12
4.5 Quality Management System and Its Processes ................................................12
5.1 Leadership ....................................................................................................................15
5.2 Leadership and Commitment .............................................................................15
5.2.1 General ..................................................................................................15
5.2.2 Customer Focus ...................................................................................16
5.3 Quality Policy .....................................................................................................16
5.2.1 Tekmos has established the Quality Policy as: .......................................16
5.2.2 Communicating the Quality Policy ..........................................................16
5.3 Organizational Roles, Responsibilities and Authorities .......................................16
6.1 Planning ........................................................................................................................17
6.2 Actions to Address Risks and Opportunities .......................................................17
6.2.1 When planning for the QMS, Tekmos will consider the issues ................17
6.3 Quality Objectives and Planning to Achieve Them .............................................18
6.3.1 Quality Objectives ..................................................................................18

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6.3.2 In achieving Quality Objectives Tekmos identifies: .................................18

6.4 Planning of Changes..........................................................................................19
7.1 Support..........................................................................................................................19
7.2 Resources..........................................................................................................19
7.2.1 General ..................................................................................................19
7.2.2 People ....................................................................................................20
7.2.3 Infrastructure ..........................................................................................20
7.2.4 Environment for Operations of Processes ..............................................20
7.1.5 Monitoring and Measuring Resources (calibration) ...........................21
7.1.6 Organizational Knowledge ......................................................................22
7.3 Competence ......................................................................................................22
7.4 Awareness .........................................................................................................23
7.5 Communication ..................................................................................................23
7.6 Documented Information ....................................................................................24
7.6.1 General ..................................................................................................24
7.6.2 Creating and Updating............................................................................25
7.6.3 Records ..................................................................................................26
8.1 Operations .....................................................................................................................26
8.2 Operational planning and control .......................................................................26
8.1.1 Operational Risk Management ...............................................................27
8.3 Requirements for Products and Services ...........................................................28
8.3.1 Customer communication ...................................................................28
8.3.2 Determining the requirements for products and services .................29
8.2.3 Review of the requirements for products and services ............................29
8.2.4 Changes to requirements for products and services ........................30
8.4 Design and Development of Products and Services ...........................................30
8.3.1 General ..................................................................................................30
8.3.2 Design and Development Planning.........................................................30
8.3.3 Design and Development Input ..............................................................30
8.3.4 Design and Development Control .......................................................31

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8.3.5 Design and Development Output ........................................................31

8.3.6 Control of Design and Development Changes ...................................32
8.4 Control of Externally Provided Processes, Products, Services ...........................32
8.4.1 General ..................................................................................................32
8.4.2 Purchasing Information...........................................................................33
8.4.3 Supplier Audit .........................................................................................33
8.4.4 Verification of purchased product ...........................................................34
8.5 Production and Service Provision.......................................................................34
8.5.1 Control of Production and Service Provision .....................................34
8.5.2 Identification and Traceability .................................................................36
8.5.3 Customer property ..................................................................................36
8.5.4 Preservation ...........................................................................................36
8.5.5 Post-delivery activities .........................................................................38
8.5.6 Control of changes ...............................................................................38
8.6 Release of Products and Services .....................................................................39
8.7 Control of Nonconforming Outputs .....................................................................39
9.1 Performance Evaluation ................................................................................................40
9.2 Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis, and Evaluation ..........................................40
9.2.1 General ..................................................................................................40
9.2.2 Customer Satisfaction ............................................................................40
9.1.3 Analysis and Evaluation ......................................................................41
9.3 Internal Audit......................................................................................................41
9.2.1 41
9.4 Management Review .........................................................................................42
General ..............................................................................................................42
Review Output ...................................................................................................42
10.1 Improvement .................................................................................................................43
10.2 General ..............................................................................................................43
Continual Improvement ......................................................................................43
10.3 Nonconformity and Corrective Action .................................................................43

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10.4 Continual Improvement ......................................................................................44

Appendix A Organizational Chart………………………………………………………………………
Appendix B Core Process Definitions…………………………………………………………..………
Appendix C Quality Goals……………………………………………………………………………….

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1.0 General
The design and implementation of the Tekmos’ QMS is influenced by the organizational
strategic direction, changes in that environment and the risks associated with that
environment, its varying needs, the particular objectives, the product it provides, the
processes it employs and its size and organizational structure. Tekmos promotes the
adoption of a process approach and risk-based thinking when it develops, implements
and improves the effectiveness of the QMS .
The model of our process approach for delivery of product can be seen in Figure 1
Figure 1: Tekmos Process Flow

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1.1 Purpose
Tekmos provides a coordinated and systematic approach for delivering quality
products on time. Tekmos has:
a. determined the processes needed for the quality management system
including their applications throughout the organization
b. determined the sequence and interaction of these processes
c. determined the criteria and methods needed to ensure that both the operation
and control of these processes are effective
e. ensured the availability of resources and information necessary to support the
operation and monitoring of these processes
f. measured, monitored and analyzed these processes
g. implemented actions needed to achieve planned results and continual
improvement of these process
Tekmos manages these processes in accordance with the requirements of ISO
9001:2015 and AS9100 Rev D, where processes that affect product conformity to
requirements are outsourced. The type and extent of control to be applied to
these processes is defined within the QMS.
1.2 Applicability of ISO 9001/AS 9001

This manual serves as an overall guideline supporting operating policies and
procedures affecting product and/or service quality. Additionally, this document
provides an overview of Tekmos’ QMS for employees, customers, and suppliers,
regulatory bodies and other relevant interested parties.
1.3 Mission
1. Tekmos, Inc., headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a provider of ASICs,
microprocessors, and standard parts. Our corporate mission is:
“It is the mission of Tekmos to satisfy our customers by producing

designs and products that meet or exceed our customers'
specifications”

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In support of achieving this mission, every individual at Tekmos shall be

responsible and accountable for the quality of their own work. All
specifications throughout Tekmos will have specific records, responsibilities,
and process steps pertaining to the individual processes outlined. Tekmos
has established a culture promoting the utilization of quality principles
including continuous quality improvement with benchmarks focusing on
customer satisfaction and conformance to requirements.
1.4 Core Values:
1. Tekmos’ goal is to be the service and quality leader for the customers we
serve. Quality and reliability begins during design and/or development of our
products and continues throughout the product’s life cycle.
2. Quality is defined clearly, in measurable terms, beginning at executive levels,
and is disseminated to all Tekmos employees. Targets are set in focus areas
for continuous improvement with appropriate training to assure success.
3. Our supplier/partners are a key part of our quality process. Clear
expectations are set, measured, and achieved. Quality measurement and
achievement are formal factors in reviews, rewards, and recognition with our
suppliers/partners.
1.5 Strategic Direction
 Markets- Focus on high reliability markets; Military, Aerospace, Medical,
Industrial, and Oil.
 Capability-Increase mixed signal capability, and supporting newer
technologies.
 Corporate- Position for acquisition.
 Product- RISC V processor, High Temperature Peripherals.
A visual conception of our context of organization can be seen below.

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• Mission Statement/ Core Values-See 1.3 and 1.4

• Quality Policy-See Section 5.2.1
Strategic Plan
• Interested Parties-See Risk Register
•Risk/Opportunities-See Risk Register

•Core Definitions- See Appendix B
•Controls-Documented information-See Master list
Deployment
• Key Process Objectives-See Core Definitions

Objective
• Action Plans for Improvements-See Risk Register or Management Review
Minutes
Figure 2 Context of Organization
1.6 Terms & Definitions

EQB: Executive Quality Board is represented by the Director of Quality and the
VP of Operations. The EQB reports to the President, and assists and coordinates
with any other required functional area directors or managers.
Critical Items-Those items (e.g., functions, parts, software, characteristics,
processes) having significant effect on the provision and use of the products and
services’ including safety, performance, form fit, function, producibility, service
life, etc., that require specific actions to ensure they are adequately managed.
Counterfeit parts-A product produced or altered to imitate or resemble a product

without authority or right to do so, with the intent to mislead or defraud by passing
the imitation as original or genuine.
Key Characteristic- An attribute or feature whose variation has an significant

effect on product fit, form, function, performance, service life, or producibility, that
requires specific actions for the purpose of controlling variation.
Nonconformity - Non-fulfillment of a requirement.
Procedures - Specified way to carry out an activity or a process.

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Process - Set of interrelated or interacting activities, which transforms inputs into

outputs.
NOTE: Inputs to a process are generally outputs of other processes.

Product Safety- The state in which a product is able to perform to its designed or
intended purpose without causing unacceptable risk of harm to persons or
damage to property
Special Process - A process where conformity of the resulting product cannot be

readily or economically verified.
Special Requirements- Those requirements identified by the customer, or

determined by the organization, which have high risks of not being met, thus
requiring their inclusion in the operational risk management process. Factor used
in the determination of special requirements include product or process
complexity, past experience, and product or process maturity. Examples of
special requirements include performance requirements imposed by the
customer that at the limit of industry’s capability, or requirements determine by
the organization to be at the limit of its technical or process capabilities.
Suspect Unapproved Part-A product that might not have been or is suspected of
not having been produced in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
System - Set of interrelated or interacting elements.
Traceability - Ability to trace the history, application or location of that which is

under consideration.
NOTE: When considering product, traceability can be related to:
a. The origin of materials and parts.
b. The processing history.
c. The distribution and location of the product after delivery.
Validation - Confirmation, through the provision of objective evidence, that the

requirements for a specific intended use or application have been fulfilled.
NOTE: The term “validated” is used to designate the corresponding status.
Verification - Confirmation, through the provision of objective evidence, that
specified requirements have been fulfilled.
NOTE: The term “verified” is used to designate the corresponding status.

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Work Transfer - The transfer of work which can include transfer from one
organization facility to another, from Tekmos to the supplier or from one supplier
to another supplier.
2.1 Responsibility
1. The primary responsibility of the QMS at Tekmos starts with the President and the
EQB. The EQB shall be responsible for assuring that the proposed processes and
procedures are implemented and adhered to at all levels of the organization.
Tekmos’ QMS operates to and in compliance with documentation contained or
referenced in this manual. Objective evidence (records) are obtainable from the
Document Control database, Design databases, Manufacturing database, and are
available for internal audits as well as customer audits.
3.0 Reference
ISO 9000:2015 Quality Management Systems-Fundamentals and vocabulary
AS9100: REV D Quality Management Systems- Requirements for Aviation, Space, and
Defense Organizations
4.0 Context of the organization

4.1 Understanding the Organization and its Context
Tekmos has determined the external and internal issues relevant to our purposes
and the strategic direction that affects our ability to achieve our intended results.
This determination is recorded in our risk register.
The Director of Quality shall be responsible for Quality Systems controls
throughout the organization. Tekmos’ management system has integrated ISO
9001:2015 quality elements and AS 9100 rev D into this manual for effective
manufacturing processes to ensure:
 Customer requirements are determined and fulfilled with the aim of
enhancing customer satisfaction

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 Internal processes are documented and their subsequent interactions are

controlled;
 Support the operation and monitoring of these processes by providing the
necessary information;
 Measure and monitor established processes and implement necessary
actions to achieve planned results and continual improvement;
 Recommendation and implementation of corrective actions
4.2 Understanding the needs and expectations of Interested Parities
Tekmos has determined who are relevant interested parties are, what issues
they might have, what requirements they might have, and any other applicable
statutory or regulatory requirements as listed in the risk register. We monitor
changing circumstances as part of our management review process.
4.3 Determining the Scope of the Quality Management System
Tekmos is a fabless semiconductor company. Most of the product is
manufactured by subcontractors (outsourced). Design, testing, packaging, and
shipping is performed at Tekmos. All clauses of ISO 9001:2015/AS 9100 rev D
are applicable.
4.4 Quality Management System and Its Processes
TEKMOS establishes, documents, implements, and maintains a QMS and
continually improves its effectiveness in accordance with the requirements of ISO
9001, AS9100, customer requirements, and regulatory authority requirements as
they apply to activities of the business support function.
Tekmos will establish, implement, maintain and continually improve a quality

management system, including the processes needed and their interactions, in
accordance with the requirements of this International Standard. Our core
processes are defined in Appendix B of this manual. Tekmos determines the
processes needed for the Quality Management System and their application
throughout the organization, and will:

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a) determine the inputs required and the outputs expected from these
processes;
b) determine the sequence and interaction of these processes;
c) determine and apply the criteria and methods (including monitoring,
measurements and related performance indicators) needed to ensure
the effective operation and control of these processes
d) determine the resources needed for these processes and ensure their
availability;
e) assign the responsibilities and authorities for these processes;
f) address the risks and opportunities as determined in accordance with
the requirements of 6.1;
g) evaluate these processes and implement any changes needed to
ensure that these processes achieve their intended results;
h) improve the processes and the quality management system.
To the extent necessary, Tekmos will:
a) maintain documented information to support the operation of its
processes;
b) retain documented information to have confidence that the processes
are being carried out as planned.
The model in figure 2 depicts the interaction of processes within Tekmos to affect
the Continual Improvement of the QMS.

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2. Sales
3. Engineering
6. Quality
1. Administration
5. Post Manufacturing 4.Purchasing and

Supply Chain
Figure 3: Process interactions

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5.0 Leadership
5.1 Leadership and Commitment
5.1.1 General
A. The management of Tekmos recognizes its role in assuring product and
service quality meet customer expectations and are compatible with the
context and strategic direction of our company . This role includes policy
development, training, QMS awareness, corporate measures, recognition,
resource allocation, and continuous improvement planning. Management
defines, documents, and implements an QMS reflecting the company's
quality goals. The Director of Quality assures the system is communicated
throughout the company through the operational and strategic planning
process.
B. The EQB has overall responsibility for the definition of and compliance to the
Quality Policy and quality objectives, which are published annually as part of
the Tekmos Strategic Plan. Tekmos’ management shall review the process
regularly (as defined in document control review procedures) for compliance
and progress.
C. Tekmos has developed and adopted a Quality System utilizing ISO
9001:2015 and AS 9100 Rev D as key building blocks. This system is
articulated in the QMS manual in terms of major components, expectations,
and results-oriented criteria. In turn, they define core processes, support
process flows and checklists to assure compliance.
D. Beyond the system-oriented processes, specific key objectives and results
are an integral part of the formal planning processes. These two components
make up the formal expectations for product and service quality objectives.
Tekmos utilizes a number of methods including operation plans, reviews,
executive staff meetings, and communication meetings to review measurable
performance criteria against expectations.
E. Leadership will engage, direct and support persons to contribute to the
effectiveness of the QMS, review for improvement and support other

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management roles to demonstrate their leadership as it applies to their areas

of responsibility.
5.1.2 Customer Focus
Customer needs and expectations are determined then converted into
requirements and fulfilled with the aim to achieve customer satisfaction and
applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Risks and opportunities will be
determined and addressed. Our leadership team will measure product and
service conformity and on-time delivery performance. Appropriate actions will be
taken if planned results are not met. Records of this analysis can be found in our
management review minutes.
5.2 Quality Policy
5.2.1 Tekmos has established the Quality Policy as:
Our goal is to provide customer support for existing and newer
technologies, deliver reliable product and exceed customer expectations.
We will have continual quality improvement while building relations with
our suppliers to ensure product integrity.
We will provide high reliability products to military, aerospace, medical,
industrial, oil and related industries while positioning the company for
future growth.
5.2.2 Communicating the Quality Policy
Tekmos has posted the Quality Policy throughout the facility, in the lobby and on our web
page.
5.3 Organizational Roles, Responsibilities and Authorities
All departments affecting product quality and related activities participate in
maintaining the QMS. The Director of Quality shall be responsible to the EQB for
assuring business practices, including related changes, and procedural
conformance to requirements stated in this manual. The Director of Quality will
lead, monitor, and assess quality related activities. Twice a year, the Director of
Quality will report and advise the EQB on quality matters, performance and any
recommendations for improvement during management reviews.

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Any action that affects the quality of Tekmos products or services is the
responsibility of every employee. This quality responsibility extends to include
our suppliers and/or subcontractors. Roles, and responsibilities and authorities
are defined, documented, and communicated in job descriptions and
organizational charts. The Director of Quality or an appointed designee shall be
Tekmos’ Management Representative and responsible for all questions or
comments regarding the QMS system at Tekmos and have the organizational
freedom and unrestricted access to top management to resolve quality issues.
6.0 Planning
6.1 Actions to Address Risks and Opportunities
6.1.1 When planning for the QMS, Tekmos will consider the issues
referred to in 4.1 and the requirements referred to in 4.2 and determine
the risks and opportunities that need to be addressed to:
a) give assurance that the quality management system can achieve its
intended result(s);
b) enhance desirable effects;
c) prevent, or reduce, undesired effects;
d) achieve improvement.
6.1.2 Tekmos will plan:
a) actions to address these risks and opportunities;
b) how to:
1) integrate and implement the actions into its quality
management system processes (see 4.4);
2) evaluate the effectiveness of these actions. Actions taken to
address risks and opportunities shall be proportionate to the
potential impact on the conformity of products and services. See
our risk register.

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6.2 Quality Objectives and Planning to Achieve Them

6.2.1 Quality Objectives
Tekmos will establish quality objectives at relevant functions, levels and
processes needed for the quality management system.
The quality objectives shall:
a) be consistent with the quality policy;
b) be measurable;
c) take into account applicable requirements;
d) be relevant to conformity of products and services and to
enhancement of customer satisfaction;
e) be monitored;
f) be communicated;
g) be updated as appropriate.
Tekmos will maintain documented information on the quality objectives.
Quality objectives, including those needed to meet requirements for
product, are established at relevant functions and levels within Tekmos.
Core Processes Objectives:
A. Customer quality measures such as Return Material (RMA)
reports
B. System quality measurements such as internal/external
quality system audits and Corrective Action status
C. Supplier quality metrics and trends - Electrical, Visual, or
Mechanical, Delivery, Service, etc.
D. Supplier goals, objectives, and progress in the reduction
and/or elimination of environmentally hazardous materials
6.2.2 In achieving Quality Objectives Tekmos identifies:
a) what will be done;
b) what resources will be required;
c) who will be responsible;
d) when it will be completed;

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e) how the results will be evaluated

6.3 Planning of Changes
When the organization determines the need for changes to the quality
management system, the changes will be carried out in a planned manner (see
4.4). Tekmos will consider:
a) the purpose of the changes and their potential consequences;
b) the integrity of the quality management system;
c) the availability of resources;
d) the allocation or reallocation of responsibilities and authorities.
Change management is accomplished by completing the QF12 Management of
Change form when the change is identified during various staff meetings. The
changes are tracked through closure using the risk register tab “MOC”.
7.0 Support
7.1 Resources
Tekmos’ management is committed to providing adequate resources to attain the
quality goals. Adequate staffing, training, and yearly performance appraisals
assures and measures continuity throughout our processes. Internal quality
audits shall verify the effectiveness of Tekmos’ Operations and Engineering
7.1.1 General
Tekmos will determine and provide the resources needed for the
establishment, implementation, maintenance and continual improvement
of the quality management system.
Tekmos will consider:
a) the capabilities of, and constraints on, existing internal
resources;
b) what needs to be obtained from external providers.

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7.1.2 People
Programs are developed as determined by each group to meet current
and near term needs. Training covers all aspects of administrative,
professional, environmental controls and aspects and technical activities
as deemed necessary by each employee’s manager.
Corporate training includes orientation and employee benefits. Career or
professional development training covers the background skills for career
development in each employee’s performance review. Records of this
competency are maintained. Employees are made aware through
training of the importance of conformity with our policy and procedures,
their roles and responsibilities and the consequence of noncompliance to
procedures. Quality manages this training and any company-wide
classes. Records and rosters for training will be maintained in employee
training records.
7.1.3 Infrastructure
The EQB provides and maintains the infrastructure needed to achieve
conformance to product requirements. This includes, buildings,
workspace, associated utilities, process equipment (hardware and
software) and supporting services (such as transport, communication, or
information systems).
7.1.4 Environment for Operations of Processes

The EQB provides and manages the work environment needed to
achieve conformance to product requirements. ESD requirements are
implemented and followed in accordance with MP05, ESD Control
Procedure

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7.1.5 Monitoring and Measuring Resources (calibration)

7.1.5.1 General
Quality is responsible for analysis and determination of equipment

calibration requirements. Tekmos’ calibration system references
"Calibration System Requirements", International Standard document
number: ISO 10012-1.
7.1.5.2 Measurement Traceability

Calibrations are performed according to documented specifications by
independent metrology laboratories whose calibration standards are
traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Calibrated test and measurement equipment have evidence of calibration.
This includes company owned and rental equipment.
Outside suppliers are contracted, as required, to calibrate and maintain
test systems used to demonstrate product compliance to and customer
requirements.
Each item of measuring and test equipment has a calibration sticker

identifying the current and forthcoming calibration dates. A calibration list
is used for recall and for creating a register. New equipment is calibrated
prior to use. Where possible the equipment will be safeguarded from
adjustments that would invalidate the measurement result. Equipment will
be protected from damage and deterioration during handling,
maintenance and storage. Calibration of equipment will be carried out
under suitable environmental conditions.
Equipment not requiring periodic calibration is clearly identified as “No

CAL required”
In addition, Tekmos will assess and record the validity of the previous
measuring results when the equipment is found not to conform to
requirements. Tekmos will take appropriate action on the equipment and
product affected.

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Results of calibration and verification will be maintained.
7.1.6 Organizational Knowledge

Tekmos will determine the knowledge necessary for the operation of its
processes and to achieve conformity of products and services.
This knowledge shall be maintained and be made available to the extent
necessary.
When addressing changing needs and trends, Tekmos will consider its
current knowledge and determine how to acquire or access any
necessary additional knowledge and required updates.
7.2 Competence
Tekmos will:
a) determine the necessary competence of person(s) doing work under its
control that affects the performance and effectiveness of the quality
management system;
b) ensure that these persons are competent on the basis of appropriate
education, training, or experience;
c) where applicable, take actions to acquire the necessary competence,
and evaluate the effectiveness of the actions taken;
d) retain appropriate documented information as evidence of
competence.
To ensure competence of employees, job descriptions are prepared which
indicate appropriate education, training, and/or experience required to perform
the indicated tasks regardless of whether the task directly or indirectly affects
product quality. Employees shall be hired, and consultants engaged, on the
basis of their ability to meet these requirements. All staff has access to
necessary training to meet quality requirements
Managers are responsible for identifying general quality and skill requirements
for their assigned personnel. Job descriptions include quality requirements that
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are provided for all positions. Managers are responsible for developing job
descriptions and training requirements.
Tekmos provides personnel with orientation, training and continuing education as
needed to support competent job performance. All personnel must develop and
maintain competencies necessary to perform essential job duties. The
department managers must determine these skills updates and requirements.
Through coaching and team meetings, area managers ensure that all personnel
are aware of the relevance and importance of their activities and how they
contribute to the achievement of quality objectives. Training is conducted to
ensure competency is maintained via On-the-Job Training (OJT), special testing
and/or group training.
7.3 Awareness
Tekmos will ensure that persons doing work under the organization’s control are
aware of:
a. the quality policy;
b. relevant quality objectives;
c. their contribution to the effectiveness of the quality management
system, including the benefits of improved performance;
d. the implications of not conforming with the quality management
system requirements.
e. their contribution to product or service conformity, product safety
and importance of ethical behavior.
7.4 Communication
The EQB has established a procedure for internal and external
communication processes to assure the effectiveness of the QMS. The
procedure describes how communications from interested parties is
received, documented and response made.

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What it When With Whom How Who

communicates communicates
customer as they all all hands Director of
complaints happen employee meetings Quality
company as it interested website President
information happens parties
employee all hands
meetings
Tekmos Talk monthly customers website President
company
newsletter
7.5 Documented Information

7.5.1 General
The Document Control system defines the method by which controlled
documents are generated, distributed, and archived. This system
ensures that documents affecting procurement, manufacturability, quality,
reliability, to ensure effective planning, operation and control of processes
are current and approved before release. It is the responsibility of the
employees to assure the document control process is followed within their
functional area and that current documentation is used. Customer
specifications are reviewed and approved by the Sales, Design Services,
and Manufacturing Operations groups. Procedures, manuals, applicable
industry and regulatory specifications are reviewed by Quality and
maintained by Document Control. Process instructions are reviewed and
verified against customer requirements. A master list has been created to
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of processes can be found in the process definition charts. See Appendix

B
7.5.2 Creating and Updating

Document Control shall be responsible for the administration of
Document and Product Change Notices that are executed under
document revision control in this process. Change Notices are reviewed
and approved for technical and quality impact on production by the EQB.
Controlled documents are distributed in accordance with the Document
Management System procedure, DP02. The Document Control System
prevents distribution of obsolete revisions or unreleased documents and
ensures pertinent issues are available at necessary locations.
The QMS documentation structure is based on the QMS, procedures,

instructions, and records as follows:
Tier One – Defines Approach and Responsibility
Tier Two – Defines Who, What, When
Tier Three – Answers How
Tier Four – Provides a Quality Record
Tier 1 Quality
Manual
Tier 2 Procedures
Tier 3 Work Instructions
Records, Checklists
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7.5.3 Records
Records include all reports and product specifications generated by
Operations and Engineering, all legal documents, agreements, Non-
Disclosure Agreements, Customer Contracts, or any other proprietary
documentation generated by Sales, Product Marketing. Records also
include all Human Resource documentation, Purchasing Purchase
Orders, and Finance invoices.
Tekmos and their suppliers/partners initiate and manage all records as

defined in detailed process specifications. These records are available
for use in demonstrating product compliance and achievement of required
qualification and environmental controls. Records are maintained in a
manner which allows ready access, ensures integrity, and prevents their
loss or damage. Retention time, maintenance, storage, and disposal of
quality records are in accordance with QP02, Quality Records, or as
defined in detailed process specifications. Tekmos ensures that
personnel have access to relevant QMS documentation and are aware of
changes.
8.0 Operations
8.1 Operational planning and control
Tekmos will plan, implement and control the processes (see 4.4) needed to meet
the requirements for the provision of products and services, and to implement the
actions determined in Clause 6 by:
a) determining the requirements for the products and services;
b) establishing criteria for: the processes; the acceptance of products and
services. If customer accepts samples of product, they are evaluated as a low
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c) determining the resources needed to achieve conformity to the product and

service requirements
d) implementing control of the processes in accordance with the criteria
e) determining, maintaining and retaining documented information to the extent
necessary: to have confidence that the processes have been carried out as
planned; and to demonstrate the conformity of products and services to their
requirements.
The output of this planning shall be suitable for the organization’s operations.
Tekmos will control planned changes and review the consequences of
unintended changes, taking action to mitigate any adverse effects, as necessary.
Tekmos will ensure that outsourced processes are controlled (see 8.4).
Project Management
As appropriate to the organization and the product, Tekmos will plan and
manage product realization in a structured and controlled manner to meet
requirements at acceptable risk, within resource and schedule constraints.
Spreadsheets for deliveries or white boards are used to prioritize work.
8.1.1 Operational Risk Management

Tekmos has established a process to define a standardized approach
and methodology for performing risk management. The intent of this
procedure is to provide tools to incorporate processes for each
assessment as applicable. See risk register.
8.1.2 Configuration Management

Tekmos has established a configuration management system appropriate
to the product manufactured. Tekmos’ configuration process addresses
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manufacture, integration, installation, testing, initial deployment and

operations and support of the product.
The QMS requirements, customer specifications and datasheets will be

flowed down to team members, subcontractors and vendors through their
individual agreements/subcontracts with Tekmos.
8.1.3 Product Safety

Tekmos engages in several activities to ensure product safety such as
but not limited to: ESD measures and prevention of FOD, analysis of
corrective actions where safety of product occurred, reviewing human
factors for potential safety of product, promoting safety culture and
lessons learned (from internal and industry experience).
8.1.4 Prevention of Counterfeit parts
Tekmos engages in several activities to ensure prevention of counterfeit
parts such as, but not limited to: obsolesce management,
nonconformance control of suspect parts, inspection, training and
reporting. As an Original Component Manufactured (OCM), Tekmos has
very low risk in this area.
8.2 Requirements for Products and Services

8.2.1 Customer communication
Communication with customers shall include:
a) providing information relating to products and services;
b) handling enquiries, contracts or orders, including Product Change
Notices (PCN);
c) obtaining customer feedback relating to products and services,
including customer complaints;
d) handling or controlling customer property;
e) establishing specific requirements for contingency actions, when
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8.2.2 Determining the requirements for products and services

When determining the requirements for the products and services to be
offered to customers, the organization shall ensure that:
a) the requirements for the products and services are defined, including:
1) any applicable statutory and regulatory requirements;
2) those considered necessary by the organization;
b) the organization can meet the claims for the products and services it
offers.
8.2.3 Review of the requirements for products and services
8.2.3.1 Tekmos will ensure that it has the ability to meet the requirements
for products and services to be offered to customers. Tekmos will
coordinate a review with applicable functions of the company before
committing to supply products and services to a customer, to include:
a) requirements specified by the customer, including the
requirements for delivery and post delivery activities;
b) requirements not stated by the customer, but necessary for the
specified or intended use, when known;
c) requirements specified by the organization;
d) statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to the
products and services;
e) contract or order requirements differing from those previously
expressed.
Tekmos will ensure that contract or order requirements differing from
those previously defined are resolved. The customer’s requirements shall
be confirmed by the organization before acceptance, when the customer
does not provide a documented statement of their requirements. Actions
will be recorded/and communicated to all interested parties when not
meeting customer’s requirements
8.2.3.2 Tekmos will retain documented information, as applicable:
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8.2.4 Changes to requirements for products and services
Tekmos will ensure that relevant documented information is amended, and that
relevant persons are made aware of the changed requirements, when the
requirements for products and services are changed.
Sales uses the data sheet to verify that the proposed part meets the customer
requirements. Customer requirements beyond the data sheet are noted and
must be approved by engineering.
Tekmos shall advise the customer of any change in fit, form, and function to
product or material prior to implementation of that change. Evidence of customer
acceptance of the Product Change Notice Form (QF02) is maintained by Quality
Control and is communicated to the Core Team.
8.3 Design and Development of Products and Services

8.3.1 General
Tekmos will use a stage gate process to manage the design effort.
8.3.2 Design and Development Planning
The Engineering and Operations groups shall be responsible for ensuring
the products are planned for, developed, reviewed, tested, and validated
per the Data Sheet. The responsibilities and authorities for the design will
be stated in the planning. Any additional internal or external resource
needs will be identified during the planning. All interfaces will be
documented. The planning will state the role the customer plays in the
process.
8.3.3 Design and Development Input
Design inputs shall incorporate new technology processes, assembly,
and manufacturing and customer requirements as specified in the Data
Sheet. Design changes are documented and approved by the design
groups. Standards or codes of practice will be considered during the
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8.3.4 Design and Development Control

At suitable stages, systemic reviews are held in accordance with planned
arrangement with representatives of functions concerned with the design
being reviewed. The reviews evaluate the ability of the design to meet
requirements and to identify the potential problems and propose
necessary actions. The Design Review Form (EF04) verifies and
documents design adequacy and completeness at appropriate intervals
and records that design outputs meet input requirements. Progression to
the next stage will be authorized. Design Verification is performed with
the results subject to approval by the customer. Records of the results
and any necessary actions will be maintained. Final validation is
performed by the customer.
8.3.4.1 When tests are necessary for verification and validation, these
test will be planned, controlled, reviewed, and documented to ensure and
prove the following:
a) Test plans or specifications identify the test item and resources to
be used, test objective and conditions, parameters to be recorded and
relevant acceptance criteria
b) Test procedures describe the test methods, how to perform the
test and how to record the results
c) The correct configuration of the test item is submitted for the test
d) The requirements of the test plan and the procedures are
observed and the acceptance criteria are meet.
e) Equipment is calibrated
f) Records will support that all identified and operational conditions
were met.
8.3.5 Design and Development Output
Design outputs enable verification against design inputs; they also
provide a guideline for product acceptance criteria. The output is
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8.3.6 Control of Design and Development Changes

Changes will be managed. If required, the customer will be notified of any
changes that affect customer requirements. Design outputs enable
verification against design inputs; they also provide a guideline for
product acceptance criteria.
Blue Tekmos
Green Suppliers
Figure 3: Tekmos’ Product Development Flow Chart.
8.4 Control of Externally Provided Processes, Products, Services

Tekmos Production Control shall ensure control over outsourced services and
processes that affect conformance to requirements including those directed by
the customer. When stated by contract, Tekmos will use approved customer –
designated external providers, including process sources (e.g., special
processes) are used. When selecting and using suppliers, risks will be identified
and managed.
8.4.1 General
Tekmos shall purchase materials and services in accordance with written
procedures. The Production Control shall be responsible for all purchasing
operations. Quality shall be responsible for qualifying suppliers of critical
materials and maintaining them in an Approved Supplier List (ASL).
8.4.1.1
Tekmos will determine the controls to be applied to externally provided
processes, products and services when:
a) products and services from external providers are intended for incorporation
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b) products and services are provided directly to the customer(s) by external

providers on behalf of the organization;
c) a process, or part of a process, is provided by an external provider as a result
of a decision by the organization.
8.4.2 Purchasing Information

Tekmos purchasing documentation shall describe the product, service to
be purchased, including where appropriate, the requirements for approval
of product, procedures, processes and equipment, requirements for
qualification of personnel and quality system requirements. Suppliers will
apply appropriate controls to their direct and sub-tier suppliers.
Supplier selection is based on their ability to meet quality, quantity, cost,
and delivery requirements. Preferences are given to ISO registered
suppliers. Tekmos authorizes the Buyer to use only those suppliers
whose competence has been verified as approved sources for material or
services.
Approved Supplier List (ASL)
The Purchasing Department is authorized to use only those suppliers
whose Supplier qualification, test, or certification is used when
appropriate. Tekmos retains the right of verification of purchased material
and its subsequent release, at source, as required.
8.4.3 Supplier Audit
Subcontractors provide material or services in compliance with
specifications. The supplier's quality system focus should be on
continuous improvement of material or service quality and capable
processes. Tekmos monitors its subcontractors and their processes in
accordance with the Supplier Qualification and Management Procedure
(PP02) as managed by the Quality group. This ensures supplier material
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Tekmos’ requirements. Records of these evaluations are maintained in

Document Control.
8.4.4 Verification of purchased product
Incoming inspection is performed in accordance with QP15, Incoming
Inspection Procedure to ensure the product meets the requirements.
8.5 Production and Service Provision

8.5.1 Control of Production and Service Provision
The decision to create a replacement product is made through a consensus of
Engineering, Sales, and the President.
The existing product data sheet serves as the product specification.
Design Engineering uses the Product Data Sheet to develop the architecture,
interfaces, test plan, technology and specifications. This document reflects the
product under development. Tekmos shall plan and carry out production and
service provisions under controlled conditions. Controlled conditions shall
include:
a) the availability of information that describes the characteristics of
the product
b) the availability of work instruction, as necessary
c) the use of suitable equipment,
d) the availability and use of monitoring and measuring equipment
e) the implementation of monitoring and measurement, and the
implementation of product release, deliver and post-delivery activities
f) the appointment of competent persons, including any required
qualification;
g) the validation, and periodic revalidation, of the ability to achieve
planned results of the processes for production and service provision,
where the resulting output cannot be verified by subsequent monitoring or
measurement;
h) the implementation of actions to prevent human error;
i) the implementation of release, delivery and post-delivery activities.
j) Accountability for all products during manufacture.
k) Evidence that all manufacturing and inspection operations have
been completed as planned, or as otherwise documented and authorized.
l) Provision for the prevention, detection and removal of foreign
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m) Monitoring and control of utilities and suppliers such as water,

compressed air, electricity and chemical products to the extent they
affect product quality.
n) Criteria for workmanship, which shall be stipulated in the
clearest practical manner.
Planning shall consider as appropriate
a. Establishing, implementing and maintaining appropriate processes to
manage critical items, including process controls where key
characteristics have been identified.
b. Designing, manufacturing and using tooling to measure variable data.
c. Identifying in-process inspection/verification points when adequate
verification of conformance cannot be performed at later stages of
realization.
d. Special processes (See Section 8.5.1).
Consideration is given to process controls for key characteristics, when
identified, in-process inspection steps, special processes, and the use of
tooling to allow measurements and control of key characteristics.
Control of Production Provision
Tekmos plans and carries out production and service provisions under controlled
conditions in accordance with released procedures.
8.5.1.1 Control of Production Equipment, Tools and Software Programs

Production tooling is controlled in accordance with approved procedures.
Software programs are managed by engineering.
8.5.1.2 Validation and control of special processes

Tekmos’ outsourced suppliers validates special processes for production
where the resulting output cannot be verified by subsequent monitoring or
measurement. This includes any processes where the deficiencies
become apparent only after the product is in use or the service has been
delivered. Validation demonstrates the ability of these processes to
achieve planned results. Tekmos manages this process through testing of
all parts.
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Tekmos will use representative items from production to verify that the
production processes, production documentation and tooling are capable
of producing parts and assemblies that meet requirements. This process
shall be repeated when changes occur that invalidate the original results
(e.g., engineering changes, manufacturing process changes, tooling
changes).Tekmos maintains procedures for inspection documentation
and first article inspection activities, when required. Tekmos Quality and
Engineering shall review manufacturing data to ensure process control
and stability during the incoming inspection.
8.5.2 Identification and Traceability
1. Identification and sequence of operations are traceable by suppliers
and Tekmos employees for all products during all stages of production
and test.
2. Each container of a purchased item is uniquely identified and is
traceable to the supplier, wafer fabrication facility, assembly location,
and the received date. Suppliers maintain identification, traceability,
and assurance for product and its location in the process.
3. Means of traceability include: Fab Process Run Cards, Assembly
Travelers, Test, QA, and Shipping Travelers, labels on boxes, and
permanent markings on material and/or product.
4. A specific identification numbers are assigned for traceability of a
product shipped to customer. Suppliers maintain all process records.
8.5.3 Customer property
Tekmos will exercise care with customer property while it is under our
control or use. Customer property will be tagged and a customer property
spreadsheet will be maintained to track, identify, protect and safeguard
the property. Customer notification will be given if the property is lost or
damaged.
8.5.4 Preservation
Procedures include, as necessary, provisions for:
a) Cleaning.
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b) Prevention, detection and removal of foreign objects.

c) Special handling for sensitive product.
d) Marking and labeling including safety warnings.
e) Shelf life control and stock rotation.
f) Special handling for hazardous materials.
Tekmos considers documents required by customer contract as constituent parts

of the product contracted. As such, these documents are handled in such a way
as to prevent loss, damage, or deterioration.
Shipping documentation is prepared and verified to be correct and legible prior to
shipping. Information on shipping containers matches that on shipping
documents. Quality Assurance periodically shall verify the following:
Clear and correct product identification on shipping documents
Appropriate shipping documentation
Adequate protection and labeling of product in shipping containers free of
damage, containers are not contaminated.
Material and product is protected from electrical and mechanical damage
during receiving, storage, processing, and shipping operations.
Containers procured from suppliers provide preservation of incoming
material. These containers are designed to protect items from
mechanical, electrical, and environmental abuse or degradation.
Care is exercised when handling material or product from receipt through
finished goods inventory and shipping. Product is handled in accordance
with written procedures.
Controlled storage areas that prevent product deterioration,
contamination, or damage shall be provided in all cases when possible.
Receipt and dispatch of material and its subsequent identification and
traceability is recorded and maintained by the supplier. Controls are
implemented to prevent mixing inspected with un-inspected and accepted
with non-conforming material.
Tekmos controls product packaging and marking processes to the extent
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used for packaging are specified and the packaging adequately protects
product during shipment. All products are clearly and properly identified.
Shipping documentation is prepared and verified by Tekmos or
designated subcontractors to be correct and legible prior to shipping.
Information on shipping containers matches that on shipping documents.
Quality periodically verifies the following by an audit of the
subcontractors/suppliers:
Clear and correct product identification on shipping documents
Appropriate shipping documentation
Adequate protection and labeling of product in shipping containers
Quality periodically audits packaging to ensure packing instructions
are followed.
8.5.5 Post-delivery activities
Tekmos will meet requirements for post-delivery activities associated with
the products and services (e.g. after delivery). In determining the extent of
post-delivery activities that are required, Tekmos will consider:
a) statutory and regulatory requirements;
b) the potential undesired consequences associated with its
products and services;
c) the nature, use and intended lifetime of its products and
services;
d) customer requirements;
e) customer feedback
f) collection and analysis of in service data
g) -not applicable
h) -not applicable
i) not applicable
When problems are detected after delivery, Tekmos will take appropriate
action including investigation and reporting
8.5.6 Control of changes

Production documentation is controlled in accordance with approved
procedures. This includes drawings, routings and shop orders. Changes
to this documentation are approved by authorized personnel and revision
history is maintained. When required, documents are forwarded to
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communicated via regulations or customer contractual requirements.

Changes are assessed to ensure effectiveness
Tekmos will review and control changes for production or service
provision, to the extent necessary to ensure continuing conformity with
requirements.
Tekmos will retain documented information describing the results of the
review of changes,
the person(s) authorizing the change, and any necessary actions arising
from the review.
8.6 Release of Products and Services
Written procedures ensure required inspections and test monitors are
documented to verify specified product requirements are met. Where applicable,
sampling plans and 100% inspection and test are used to verify visual,
mechanical, and functional requirements.
Inspection and testing are performed by suppliers on deliverable product, as
required by Tekmos, in accordance with documented procedures. Finished
product is not deliverable until required inspections and suppliers have
satisfactorily completed tests.
Collection of inspection and test data is the responsibility of supplier’s personnel.
Evidence of completion is recorded on Travelers. Travelers clearly indicate
appropriate levels of in-process inspection, test, and final acceptance verification
according to defined criteria. Suppliers maintain inspection and test records.
Test yields; status, and supplier quality test reports shall be provided to Tekmos.
Test data and yield information are transmitted to Tekmos’ Operations group for
review.
8.7 Control of Nonconforming Outputs
Product Engineering and Quality groups generate documented procedures for
non-conforming products. These procedures provide appropriate levels of
identification and control to prevent absorption of non-conforming products into
the conforming material bins. This control exists from receiving through finished
goods inventory at the supplier location. See QP15, Incoming and Final
Inspection Procedure, QP12, Control of Non-Conforming Material Procedure,
and QP05, RMA Procedure.
Non-conforming materials or products observed during production, inspection, or
test, are identified and segregated. Tekmos utilizes documented procedures to
cover appropriate evaluation and disposition of non-conforming material or
product to preclude its inadvertent use.
Non-conforming finished product is not shipped unless customers approve
shipment with full knowledge of the nature and performance implications of the
non-conformance. Approval from Director of Quality is required prior to release
of the non-conforming products.
Quality and the Operations groups, as a closed loop corrective action process,
use a Corrective Action Report (CAR) process. All non-conforming material shall
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immediate corrective action is taken by local operators to remedy detected

defects. Any time a non-conformance is not resolved by local action, it is
escalated to the line supervisor, engineering, or quality engineering for review
and disposition.
Representatives from Planning, Engineering, and/or Quality may perform
reviews. The Director of Quality is authorized to manage and review activities
and procedures in order to enhance the review process.
Non-conforming materials or products are disposed of as scrap, rescreen, return
to supplier, or Use-As-Is. Proposed use of product, which does not conform to
specified requirements, is reported to customers for Waiver (concession).
Non-conforming product that is reworked shall be re-inspected to verify proper
workmanship and that correction of the discrepancy has not adversely affected
product quality, reliability, and performance.
9.0 Performance Evaluation

9.1 Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis, and Evaluation
9.1.1 General
The Quality organization monitors, measures, and analyzes improvement
processes needed to demonstrate product conformance to requirements and to
ensure conformance of the Quality Management Systems.
9.1.2 Customer Satisfaction
Quality shall maintain processes and procedures addressing customer
complaints and returned product. These processes include technical and quality
support.
Customer-specific requirements, expectations, and plans are used as a basis for
Tekmos’ product and quality planning processes. Organizations and systems
are in place to formally review present and future customer needs to assure they
are understood and met.
Procedures are established for control of returned product. Completed records
include the return authorization number, reason for return, and description of
defect, disposition, and corrective action taken.
Product performance is measured by analysis of customer complaints and
returns information. Customer complaints and return rates are reviewed
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combination the following methods: customer satisfaction index using internal

data, sales reports to gain voice of the customer or customer surveys. Tekmos
also polls customers using a Customer Satisfaction Survey.
9.1.3 Analysis and Evaluation
Process data is used to provide information for verification of process capability,
process control, and process improvement as part of Tekmos’ continuous
improvement program. Process data (1) records quality history, (2) monitors
product characteristics, and (3) verifies process capabilities. Engineering,
Operations, and Quality determine where process data collection is implemented.
Statistical techniques are used to evaluate a process and its variation. Tekmos
suppliers shall apply controls appropriate to the activities. Statistical techniques
shall be employed for those activities where effective:
a) Process flows must be maintained and documented
b) Process capability studies must be initiated where required
c) Statistical controls should be applied where critical
d) Process must be maintained and “in control”
9.2 Internal Audit

9.2.1
Quality shall be responsible for establishing a comprehensive system of
planned and documented internal audits in accordance with QP09,
Internal Audit Procedure. This program assures that the quality policy
procedures and instructions accurately reflect internal processes, and
there is documented evidence to validate the utilization of the QMS that is
in conformance with company and customer expectation.
Internal auditors are personnel whose functions are independent of the
audited departments or could be outside qualified consultants. Corporate
Quality selects the assessment team members and provides assessor
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assessment, Quality shall review all the audit findings and issue
corrective actions to the corresponding group in accordance with written
audit procedures. Audit results are brought to the attention of personnel
responsible in the area audited. Department managers ensure timely
corrective action is taken on non-conformances found. Subsequent
audits shall include review of previous findings to verify effective
corrective action has been implemented. Audit results are reported to the
EQB and reviewed through management review as a measure of the
effectiveness of the QMS System.
9.3 Management Review
General
At least 2 times a year (calendar)Tekmos’ QMS will be reviewed to
ensure its continuing adequacy and effectiveness.
Review Input
a) Results of Audits (internal, compliance, customer)
b) Customer feedback and quality measures
c) Process Performance
d) Corrective Action
e) Actions from various Management Reviews
f) Changes that affect the QMS
g) Recommendations for Improvement
h) Performance to Quality Metrics
i) Interested parties review
j) Review customer demands, continuous improvement, and
preventive action programs
k) Review Quality Policy for continuing suitability, compliance with
requirements, and continual improvement
Review Output
a) Improvement of the effectiveness of the QMS
b) Improvement of product related to customer requirements
c) needed resources and
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d) risk identified
10.0 Improvement
10.1 General
Continual Improvement
The EQB shall strive to continually improve the effectiveness of the QMS
through use of the Quality Policy, Quality Objectives, Audit Results,
Analysis of Data (metrics), and Management Reviews. Continuous
improvement activities will be recorded during management review.
10.2 Nonconformity and Corrective Action
1. Corrective action programs are implemented and maintained within
Tekmos as continuous improvement tools to identify and correct non-
conformances in process or service operations. These programs
measure processes, and based on data collected, develop short-term
corrective actions and long-term corrective actions to correct
problems and preclude their recurrence.
2. Non-conformances are identified and resolved through:
 Analysis of Nonconforming Product
 Failure Analysis
 Assessment Findings
 Internal Corrective Action Process
A sub-contractor, supplier, Customer, or any Tekmos employee shall

generate failure analysis requests for the purposes of a product’s
Failure Confirmation, Analysis, or a Corrective Action. Each failure
analysis request form is documented and tracked before sending it to
a failure analysis subcontractor.
At a minimum, Tekmos shall:
a) Verify the material
b) Verify whether the customer's complaint can be duplicated and
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c) Verify whether Tekmos material passes or fails the current

production test program
d) State the containment activity, corrective action plan, and
effective date (when applicable and possible) based on the
facts presented and investigation.
e) Determine the root cause of the failures outlined in the
corrective action procedure.
10.3 Continual Improvement
Tekmos will continually improve the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of
the quality management system.

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Appendix A
Organizational Chart

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Appendix B
Process Definition Charts
Tekmos QMS Process Definition Flow

ALL QP01 Quality Manual 5.1,9.3 QF08 Management Review Form
Administrative Process
ISO Clause Procedure ISO Clause Record
7.5.1 GP01 IT Recovery Plan 5.1.1, 5.3 HF03 Organizational chart 2. Sales
7.1.3 GP02 Disaster Recovery Plan 5.1.1, 5.3 HF04 Job descritptions
NIST-800-53 TP02 Incident Response Plan 6.3, 8.5.6 QF12 Management of Change Form
NIST-800-53 TP01 Written Information Security Program 7.1.2, 7.1.6, 7.2 HL01Training Matrix
NIST-800-53 TP03 Access Control Procedure NA HP01 Tekmos Cell Phone Use Policy
NIST-800-53 TP04 Audit and Accountability Procedure NA HP02 Consent to Receive electronic Delivery
NIST-800-53 TP05 System and Service Acquisition Procedure 7.1.2 HF01 Training Completion Form
NIST-800-53 TP06 System and Information Integrity Procedure NIST-800-53 TF01 User Equipment Receipt of Issue
6. Quality 3. Engineering
NIST-800-53 TP07 System and Communication Protection Procedure NIST-800-53 TL01 USB Log
NIST-800-53 TP08 Tisk Assessment Procedure NIST-800-53 TF02 Ports, Protocols, & Service Form
NIST-800-53 TP09 Planning Procedure NIST-800-53 TF03 Administrator Account Request Form
NIST-800-53 TP10 Physical and Enviromental protection Procedure NIST-800-53 TF04 Change Mgmt Request Form 1. Administration
NIST-800-53 TP11 Personal Security Procedure NIST-800-53 TF05 Incident Response Form
NIST-800-53 TP12 Media Protection Procedure NIST-800-53 TF06 CCB Meeting Documentation
NIST-800-53 TP13 Maintenance Procedure NIST-800-53 GF01 Visitor Log
NIST-800-53 TP14 Identification and Authentication Prcedure NIST-800-53 TF07 Plan of Action and Milestone Form
NIST-800-53 TP15 Incident Response Procedure NIST-800-53 TF08 Privacy Impact Assessment
NIST-800-53 TP16 Configuration Management Procedure
NIST-800-53 TP17 Cyber Security Awareness and Training
NIST-800-53 TP18 Certification, Accreditation, And Security Assessments
NIST-800-53 TP19 Contingency Plan Procedure
Sales
ISO Clause Procedure ISO Clause Record 5. Post 4.Purchasing and
8.2.3 SP04 Contract and RFQ 8.2.1 SL01 Request for Quote Log Manufacturing Supply Chain
8.2.2 SP01 Sales Order Acknowledgement 8.2.1 SL02 Sales Inquiries Log
8.2.2 SF05 Standard Terms and Condition of Sale 8.2.1 SL03 Standard Quote Log
8.2.4 SL04 PCN Master List
8.2.1, 8.4.3 SF04 Order Entry Form
8.2.4 QF02 Product Change Notice
8.2.3 CF02 Commercial Invoice Form
8.2.3 CF03 Packing List Form (Peachtree)
8.2.1 SF06 Quote Form
Engineering Process
8.3 EP01 Design Procedure 8.3 EF04 Design Review (Forms 1,2 and 3)
8.3 Engineering Project Files (On Server)
8.3 EF03 Design Plan
Purchasing/Supply Chain
8.4.1 PP01 Direct Material Purchasing Procedure 8.4.1 ISO Vendor Certificates
8.4.1 PP02 Supplier Qualif. and Mgmt. Procedure 8.4.1 QF04 Supplier Scorecard/Worksheet
8.4.2 PP03 FAB & Assembly Order Procedure 8.4.1 PL01 Approved Vendor List
8.4.4, 8.6 QP15 Incoming/Final Inspection Procedure 8.4.2 PF02 PO Terms and Conditions
8.5.2 MP13 Product Traceability Procedure 8.4.2 Purchase Order
8.4.4 ML01 Receiving Log
8.4.1 PF03 Vendor Quality System Survey
8.5.2 PL02 Parts Data
8.5.2 PL03 Lot Numbers
8.4.4, 8.5.3 ML01 Customer Property Log
Post Manufacturing
8.5.4 MP15 Shipping Procedure 9.1.3 ML04 Bake Log & Traveler
8.5.4 MP16 Bake and Dry Pack Procedure 7.1.5 ML06 Calibrated Equipment
7.1.5 MP09 Equipment Calibration Procedure 7.1.3, 7.1.5 Calibration Certificates
8.6, 9.1 MP17 Testing Procedure 9.1.3, 8.6,8.7.2 ML03 Test Log
8.5.4 MP05 ESD Control Procedure 8.5.2 ML05 Finished Goods Log
8.5.1 MP14 Production Data Control Procedure 8.6 ML08 Shipping Log Sheet
9.1.3, 8.6 MF08 Assembly Traveler
8.5.4 ESD Test
8.5.4 ML10 Test Station Log
7.1.3 ML09 Preventative Maintenance Log
8.5.4 ML07 ESD Wrist Strap Log
8.7.2 ML11 Nonconforming Material Scrap log
Procedure
ISO Clause Quality ISO Clause Record
7.5.3 QP02 Quality Records Procedure 8.7, 10.2 QF05 CAR Form / QL04 CAR Log
8.7,9.1.2, 10.2QP05 RMA Procedure 7.5.2 DF01 DCN Form
7.5.1 DP01 Document Numbering System Procedure 7.5.1 DL02 External Document Log
7.5.1, 7.5.2 DP02 Document Management System 9.2.1 QF06 Internal Audit Form / Summary
9.2.1 QP09 Internal Audit Procedure 5.1.2, 9.1.2 QF10 Customer Satisfaction Survey
10.2 QP06 Corrective Action Procedure 7.3, 7.4 QF11 Memorandum Form
8.7, 10.2 QP12 Cntrl. of Non-Cnfmg. Material Procedure 8.1.1, 10.1, 5.2.1,4.2QL05 Risk Register Assessment
5.2.1 QP03 Quality Policy 8.7, 9.1.2 QL03 RMA Log
8.1.4 QP17 Counterfeit Parts Prevention Policy 9.1.2 Customer Audits
8.5.4 QP18 FOD Prevention Policy 8.4.2 Supplier Audits
8.1.1,10.1,5.2.QP10 Risk Management Procedure 9.1.2 QL06 Customer Complaint Log

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Appendix C
Quality Goals
1.0 Administrative
Employee Performance Evaluations (every July):
Goal: 100%
Employee Records: 25% of employee records reviewed/ quarter
Goal: 100% Accurate
Customer Satisfaction Yearly Survey Responses (every 3rd Quarter):
Goal: 15%
IT: # of days network has not had issues
Goal: 95%
2.0 Sales
Response time for inquires/ Quarter
Goal: 72 hours
# of Quote/ Quarter
Goal: 60 Quotes
3.0 Engineering
1st time yield : # of First Time Yield/ Quarter
Goal: 80%
ASIC Product and Services to Agreed Dates
Goal: 90%
4.0 Purchasing and Supply Chain
# of Supplier Nonconformances/ Quarter
Goal: 0
# of Supplier Late Deliveries/ Quarter
Goal: 0
5.0 Post Manufacturing
# of not met shipments/ quarter
Goal: < 7
Cycle time to Finished Goods:
Goal: 80% of Agreed Time
6.0 Quality
#of NCP RMA/Quarter
Goal: <2
CAR timeliness:
Goal: 60 Day Closure
Failure to Meet Established Goals:

If goals are missed, the department managers will establish an action plan.

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6.3.2 In achieving Quality Objectives Tekmos identifies: .................................18

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8.3.5 Design and Development Output ........................................................31

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10.4 Continual Improvement ......................................................................................44

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Figure 1: Tekmos Process Flow

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1.2 Applicability of ISO 9001/AS 9001

“It is the mission of Tekmos to satisfy our customers by producing

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In support of achieving this mission, every individual at Tekmos shall be

1.4 Core Values:

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• Mission Statement/ Core Values-See 1.3 and 1.4

•Risk/Opportunities-See Risk Register

• Key Process Objectives-See Core Definitions

Figure 2 Context of Organization

1.6 Terms & Definitions

Counterfeit parts-A product produced or altered to imitate or resemble a product

Key Characteristic- An attribute or feature whose variation has an significant

Nonconformity - Non-fulfillment of a requirement.

Procedures - Specified way to carry out an activity or a process.

Process - Set of interrelated or interacting activities, which transforms inputs into

NOTE: Inputs to a process are generally outputs of other processes.

Special Process - A process where conformity of the resulting product cannot be

Special Requirements- Those requirements identified by the customer, or

System - Set of interrelated or interacting elements.

Traceability - Ability to trace the history, application or location of that which is

Validation - Confirmation, through the provision of objective evidence, that the

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4.0 Context of the organization

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 Internal processes are documented and their subsequent interactions are

Tekmos will establish, implement, maintain and continually improve a quality

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5. Post Manufacturing 4.Purchasing and

Figure 3: Process interactions

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management roles to demonstrate their leadership as it applies to their areas

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6.2 Quality Objectives and Planning to Achieve Them

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e) how the results will be evaluated

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7.1.4 Environment for Operations of Processes

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7.1.5 Monitoring and Measuring Resources (calibration)

Quality is responsible for analysis and determination of equipment

7.1.5.2 Measurement Traceability

Each item of measuring and test equipment has a calibration sticker

Equipment not requiring periodic calibration is clearly identified as “No

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Results of calibration and verification will be maintained.

7.1.6 Organizational Knowledge

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